Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan adopted to improve water quality

The St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board voted Tuesday to adopt the Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan, establishing a long-term framework for restoration, water quality improvements and flood protection across central Florida.Developed with local governments, environmental stakeholders and state agencies, the plan sets priorities for improving water quality, protecting Outstanding Florida Springs and strengthening flood management. A public comment period helped shape the final document.Related-- Workshop focuses on St. Johns River basin, aiming to protect this vital natural resourceThe basin spans more than 2,000 square miles, extending along the St. Johns River from the Econlockhatchee River to north of Lake George. It includes lakes Harney, Jesup, Monroe and George; seven Outstanding Florida Springs; and the Econlockhatchee and Wekiva rivers, which hold special designations recognizing their ecological value.Its waterways and wetlands support wildlife, recrea